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Written question asked by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2009. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Councillors

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what guidance he provides to local authorities on declarations by councillors who are freemasons; and whether that guidance has been amended since 1997.
Answer

The Standards Board for England frequently issues guidance to local authorities about members' conduct. The last guidance that included freemasonry was issued in 2007. Prior to this in 2004 the Standards Board produced guidance about what councillors who are freemasons have to register and declare.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
496 c312W; 285566
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Councillors Freemasonry
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk